The Lutheran Hymnal ‎#146

146. Lamb of God, Pure and Holy

1 Lamb of God, pure and holy,
Who on the cross didst suffer,
Ever patient and lowly,
Thyself to scorn didst offer.
All sins Thou borest for us,
Else had despair reigned o'er us:
Have mercy on us, O Jesus! O, Jesus!

2 Lamb of God, pure and holy,
Who on the cross didst suffer,
Ever patient and lowly,
Thyself to scorn didst offer.
All sins Thou borest for us,
Else had despair reigned o'er us:
Have mercy on us, O Jesus! O, Jesus!

3 Lamb of God, pure and holy,
Who on the cross didst suffer,
Ever patient and lowly,
Thyself to scorn didst offer.
All sins Thou borest for us,
Else had despair reigned o'er us:
Thy peace be with us, O Jesus! O, Jesus!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Lamb of God, pure and holy
• Title: Lamb of God, Pure and Holy
• German Title: O Lamm Gottes, unschuldig
• Author: Nikolaus Decius (1531)
• Meter: 77.7.7.7.7.5.6.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1941
• Scripture:
  John 1:29
• Topic: The Church Year: Lent
• Source: Tr. composite

Tune Information

• Name: O LAMM GOTTES, UNSCHULDIG
• Meter: 77.7.7.7.7.5.6.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: "Christi, kirchenordnung," Erfurt, 1542